APT 78

I lived in the building next door to APT 78 before it existed and for a good year + after it opened. I never once went in because it was always so crowded and loud, with customers spilling onto the streets, screaming and fighting. I find that kind of establishment to be a major detractor for the neighborhood, not an addition.

Anyway, I went tonight with a friend to a promotional event she had heard about. We RSVPed and were let in around 7:45pm. My girlfriend came from work, about 30-45 minutes later, and the bouncer would not let her in. She stood outside in the 95 degree weather while the bouncer let in all of his buddies who he was hugging and slapping five. At one point he said my girlfriend's backpack was a problem, but it didn't seem to be one for the woman whose boyfriend offered the bouncer $10 to put it behind the bar. For the same money, I can drink a sixpack in the comfort and quiet of my own home.

As for the bar: It's tiny, crowded and so damn loud. I'll never go back.

Not Impressed.  Very turned off.  The bouncer was a jerk.  Dozens of women went in while the guys had to wait outside.  After he kept dismissing us and not even giving us an ETA, we just went over to Buddha Bar which aesthetically isn't as nice, but the people there are great. Hated the attitude at APT78

Nice ambiance and a pretty cool atmosphere for small group gatherings.  However, the place can get pretty crowded and as it seems other have already mentioned their dress code seems to be every wishy washy at best.  The door policy seems to change from night to night as well and can confuse even regular customers.

My major gripe with this place is the fact that they include an automatic 18% gratuity in all credit card transactions WITHOUT LETTING YOU KNOW, it was only upon my examining of the bill i received after noticing is seemed somewhat off that I requested an itemized receipt and noticed this ugly practice.  I have no problem with gratuity being included, but I feel it gives servers less incentive to do a good job since they know it is attached to the bill, also as a business, you should NEVER have hidden charges in your bills, everything should be transparent FIX This please!